When Volvo Went ROGUE - V60 Polestar Review 

Didn't I say transverse?

I didn't did I. That is what I meant. Doh.

@@JayEmmOnCars happens to the best of us mate. Had me rewinding just to make sure I wasn't going mad.

@@stuartsmellie4966 had me turning my phone sideways to double check.

@@superbracey 😂😂

Be fantastic if the OG S60 Polestar was in that list too.

The C30 T5 R-Design Facelift with Polestar tune is a fantastic machine. I used to own one, and I always look back at it as the biggest mistake i ever made selling it, but i got an offer that was far too good to refuse. At least the current owner really appreciates it.

@@nboy7 how was the handling? I'm considering getting a pre-facelift T5 but the fwd kinda puts me off

@@johanwikstrom5671 Well, have a Polestar S60 now (2.0 TwinCharged version) and a Roush Mustang with full track coilover suspension setup. Thats an AWD and RW drive car with track suspension. On the road I can honestly tell you in certain conditions the FWD C30 handled better. It was more agile and responded to driver input faster. You have to keep it in good state of setup though, mine had Bilstein dampers, and i had the suspension inspected once a year (things do come loose on it over time). Also mine had always new condition R-Design suspension bushings and mounts. Only weaknesses are the lack of traction from standstill, and some understeer when trying to push into corners to hard, if you drive like an ogre it can switch into sudden oversteer. Use the best tires and it will help a lot (i used Pirelli P-Zeros or Michellin Pilot Sport Cups) Torque steer isnt a problem if you use a factory tune like Polestar, but aftermarket tunes you will get torque steer. As any pro driver will tell you, FWD cars require a proper understanding of how to drive them hard, once you know that, it becomes a serious machine.

S60 r design worth a look or nah

Yeah agreed... it was almost like they were 10 years too early. With your 400bhp+ AMG hatches these days, the Volvo wouldnt be as unique today. Still nice though.

It reminds me of the british gas vans

Yea true Really beautiful car(kinda because of blue :) )

Domestos Blue, more like.

@@chrisenright7003 - Drives clean round the bends, eh? Or maybe round the Benz...

Focus rs blue

Thank you for complimenting my car kind stranger :)

only to a contrarian most of those cars are longitudinal based and rwd. This is more comparable to a 335i estate than an M and that car definitely drives much nicer.. but a little more maintenance

If I ever find one, I always fancied the 3 litre version. Not sure what the advantages and disadvantages are.

Except that the vast majority of (truly awful) Volvo drivers put me off completely.

@@EvoraGT430 What a stupid comment,and blatently wrong

Says the vw fanboy. 😂

Hmmm? As a serial ex Volvo owner (2007-2013) the post 2010 Mercedes I have owned since are considerably better built.

@@cornishrider they tend to be when they spend 90% of ownership in the dealership 🤣 ( dw just banter mate) as an Audi owner it’s only right we bicker between them 🤣 in all seriousness Audi Volvo merc bmw jag all kinda the same category we’re all in the same boat when you look at it that way

I found mine for sale at the dealer like 10 minutes from my house, I figured it was fate so I took it for a test drive came back and told them to take my money lol

E61 my friend

Not terribly difficult.

@@EvoraGT430 What do you drive?

Very good comparison on your part. Polestar is more about changing the look of the exterior and interior even though they do give a little more engine performance, they are not like AMG or M who turn up the engine performance big time plus the suspension and exhaust system. IMO Polestar charges wayyyy too much for what you get.

@@tjk9263 this is not correct. The polestar has circa 70bhp over the next most powerful V60 and the chassis is much, much stiffer. Alpina is more an exercise in comfort and luxury.

Exactly! Greets from southern Sweden! Live half an hour from where the Koeningsegg are being produced! Owner of the GTI Clubsport MK7 seen at my channel!👍

Inline refers to the arrangement of the cylinders .... it’s a straight six, not a V6. You’re confusing it with the orientation... it’s a straight/inline six, transversely mounted. You’re referring to transverse vs longitudinal orientation, which is different. @JayEmm is correct.

No - in the video I originally said longitudinal, when I meant transverse. I cut out the mistake

@@JayEmmOnCars no wonder I didn’t hear that bit ☺️

@@JayEmmOnCars there's many a slip between the cup and the lip ..... an old saying my granny used a lot ... your videos are outstanding . Well informed and fair .. great job your doing sir.

Correct. Brain fart.

@@JayEmmOnCars didn’t you just say straight, not longitudinal?

I thought I was alone

@@natebarry5553 Apparently not 🤔